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Gabriel vs Damian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43
Damian Rank #110

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #110 for Damian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Damian more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Damian at #110 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Damian mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Damian means "master, conqueror" (Greek origin).

Are Gabriel and Damian boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Damian is primarily a boy name.

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